What type of property is 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN?

1 Empire Square, N7 6JN is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN last change hands?

1 Empire Square, N7 6JN last sold for £680,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £272,000 in August 2004, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2004 and September 2017, 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN rose from £272,000 to £680,000, a change of £408,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN?

The current EPC rating for 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN?

1 Empire Square, N7 6JN has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in N7 6JN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN had any planning applications?

1 Empire Square, N7 6JN has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2004. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN?

1 Empire Square, N7 6JN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN located?

1 Empire Square, N7 6JN sits in Islington, London, London. It falls within the N7 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

Is 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 26% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (600% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN?

The closest primary school to 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN is Grafton Primary School (208m), one of 61 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Arts and Media School Islington (880m), with 20 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Empire Square, N7 6JN is Tufnell Park Road, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Upper Holloway Station, 667m away.

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1 Empire Square, Islington, London, N7 6JN

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Empire Square

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Empire Square is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Islington, London, London (N7 6JN). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Across 2004–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £782,000 is 15% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£554/sq ft) was about 93.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2004.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

Building

ConciergeYes
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Empire Square's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Empire Square, Islington, London, N7 6JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2004
Change Of UseFull
In report
Change of use from live/work to form ten 2 bedroom residential units.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
P042396
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Empire Square has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Current estimate

£782,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£680,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2017Most recent
£680,000
+150.0%over 13 years
15 August 2004
£272,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in N7 6JN: £575,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in N7 6JN

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On the street

Versus other Empire Square homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Empire Square stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Area

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Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tufnell Park Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Grafton Primary School. 81 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for N7 6JN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

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